8-Letter Words Containing: D,E,E,L,S,T

• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off

• turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

• turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

• draw someone's attention away from something

• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

• To refashion something in a new style or shape in order to fit another purpose.

• To give another name, designation or title to something.

• in a sedate manner

• A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore.

• A string of oakum used in calking.

• the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

• combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force

• engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• engage in a wrestling match

• collapse by releasing contained air or gas

• release contained air or gas from

• reduce or lessen the size or importance of

• produce deflation in

• reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices

• become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

• a building where livestock are fattened for market